CVE-2015-0979: Heap-based buffer overflow in the SOAP web interface in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Server before 2.1.371.24 allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-0979?

bacnet opc server: upgrade to newer than 2.1.359.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-0979 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0979 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-0979 affect?

CVE-2015-0979 affects bacnet opc server. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). Heap-based buffer overflow in the SOAP web interface in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Server before 2.1.371.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-0979?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 9.0UPGRADE

CVE-2015-0979 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting bacnet opc server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SOAP web interface in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Server before 2.1.371.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: scadaengine

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-03-14 01:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scadaengine bacnet opc server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.359.22

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.359.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bacnet-opc-server || rpm -q bacnet-opc-server || bacnet-opc-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.359.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bacnet-opc-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bacnet-opc-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-0979?

bacnet opc server: upgrade to newer than 2.1.359.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-0979 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0979 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-0979 affect?

CVE-2015-0979 affects bacnet opc server. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). Heap-based buffer overflow in the SOAP web interface in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Server before 2.1.371.24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0979?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-0981 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The SOAP web interface in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Server before 2.1.371.24 allows remote attackers to bypass a
CVE-2015-0980 HIGH 9.0 UPGRADE Format string vulnerability in BACnOPCServer.exe in the SOAP web interface in SCADA Engine BACnet OPC Server b

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